Orlando Urban Film Festival (OUFF) Award Winner Screenings at the University Central Florida Center For Emerging Media. OUFF is empowering, uplifting and inspiring.
You will be apart of the Orlando Urban Film Festival’s (OUFF) Award Winner Screenings and Presentations for local, national and international talent.
Meet & Greet the Winning Directors, Music Producers, and Filmmakers at the Orlando Urban Film Festival. You will be inspired, educated, and connected to a global communi

Mayor Dyer’s annual State of the City Address is a time to reflect on our city’s recent accomplishments and make announcements on the city’s priorities to keep Orlando connected, thriving and moving forward.
You can attend the speech in person, or watch live here or on the City of Orlando’s Facebook. For more information, click here.
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A testament to the power of love and music takes center stage as Mad Cow Theatre opens Once, the multi-award-winning musical. From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Olivier Award, and a Tony. The musical – book by Enda Walsh; music and lyrics by Glenn Hansard and Marketa Irglova – is based on John Carney’s Academy Award-winning indie film o

Come out for the Launch Party of She Plays. She Plays is a platform dedicated to women’s professional sports leagues. They will be hosting the first ever major fantasy sports site that covers women’s professional sports in the US, as well as bringing sports news from the women’s world in a weekly podcast. They hope to help continue the momentum of growing women’s professional leagues in the US and abroad.
Come out to celebrate their launch and enjoy games, giveaways, and

Orlando Pride will be home to take on the Utah Royals FC on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today!
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Orlando City will be home to take on Atlanta United FC on Friday, August 23, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be home to take on Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be home to take on FC Dallas Saturday, August 3, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be home to take on Columbus Crew SC on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be home to take on Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be home to take on Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be home to take on LA Galaxy on Friday, May 24, 2019. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Orlando City will be returning home to take on FC Cincinnatti for the first time in Club History. Experience the passion and get your tickets today at www.OrlandoCitySC.com/tix.
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Discover what happens next on the way to meet the Witch of Oz on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
One sunny day, Dorothy, a young farm girl, is caught up in a cyclone that deposits her and her farmhouse into Munchkin Country in the Land of Oz. The Munchkin People had been ruled by the Wicked Witch of the East until Dorothy’s house landed on her, killed her by accident, and freed the Munchkin people forever.
The Beautiful Good Witch of the North, once she heard the news, went to the Munchkin Country t

Step One: The Dance Project, Inc, under the artistic direction of Katrina Webster Baker celebrates its 10th year with a heartwarming production, Wakanda Forever: A Dancer’s Journey on Sunday, June 9, 2019. To purchase tickets, click here.
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On 9.11, the world stopped. On 9.12, their stories moved us all.
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Broadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical–winner all across North America, written

A show of glitz and glamor that will excite the senses
The WBFF ORLANDO Fashion and Model Spectacular. Come and be mesmerized by some of the most beautiful models in the world as they take the stage at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater June 15 2019.
This event world tour spans over every continent worldwide and we are excited to take the stage in the beautiful city of Orlando Florida, USA. An event like no other for all audiences. The only show of its kind worldwide. To purchase tickets, click h

Join us for a fun night of pitches from some of Orlando’s most exciting startups! There will be light food and refreshments and time for networking before the event.
Here’s the rundown:6:00 pm: Doors open for networking, light food and drinks6:45 pm: Pitching kickoff8:00 pm: Event wrap up
Interested in pitching your awesome startup to the local community? Email casey@starterstudio.org for more details.
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Nashville Night In Orlando was started to bring some of Nashville’s best songwriter to Orlando. This “Bluebird Cafe” style songwriters round event gives you the opportunity to not only hear some amazing songs but the stories associated with these songs.
General admission tickets and reserved tables are available at www.nashvillenightorl.eventbrite.com.
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J Balvin (José Álvaro Osorio Balvin) announced his highly-anticipated Arcoiris (rainbow) North American Tour. The tour will also feature support appearances by two fast-rising Puerto Rican musicians, Lyanno (Latin trap & reggaeton) and Eladio Carrion (Latin trap & urban). Produced by Live Nation, the 25-city trek kicks off on Friday, August 30 in San Juan, Puerto Rico and includes his first-ever performance at Orlando’s Amway Center on Thursday, Septemb

Art After Dark is the Downtown Arts District’s newest program created to introduce young professionals to the Arts District and its mission through social interaction, arts engagement, and networking. Guests will enjoy the celebration in a unique setting by strolling through CityArts’ seven different galleries. The evening’s festivities will include interactive art experiences, meet & greet opportunities with special guest artists, live music, photo opportunities, a silent

Join us on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 for ROOTED, a plant based, chef collaboration tasting experience featuring the unique, seasonal flavors of Mexico. Guest Chef Shaun Noonan of Dixie Dharma will join Chef Wendy Lopez of Reyes Mezcaleria in creating an inventive, seven course tasting menu. Guests will enjoy live music by Don Soledad Trio throughout the evening and will begin with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm. Tickets are $125 with pairings or $95 per person without. To purchase tickets, click h

Join us for a networking reception as we welcome upscale coworking to downtown Orlando.
You’re invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Serendipity Labs Orlando Downtown! It’s your opportunity to see the new space. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we proudly host the Chamber of Commerce and a ribbon cutting ceremony. We look forward to meeting you on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 4 p,m.
Can’t attend?
Contact Justina Phillips at 407-382-9150 to schedule a private tour
Th

The hotly anticipated rock event of the year returns, as Brit Floyd brings the music of Pink Floyd to life once again with its lavish new stage show, ‘Immersion World Tour 2019’. The spectacle of a Pink Floyd concert experience is truly recaptured in high-definition sound, and with a stunning million dollar light show and state of the art video design. To purchase tickets, click here.
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KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra –World Tour– is an official concert of KINGDOM HEARTS series music performed by a full orchestra. Game footage on a giant screen accompany orchestral arrangements of the game music, allowing fans to immerse themselves in various Disney worlds. Celebrating the launch of KINGDOM HEARTS III at the end of January 2019, KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra concert series will be back on tour with a brand new program, KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World of Tres-, starting April 27

PechaKucha Night is an entertainment event held several times a year in downtown Orlando. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for “chitchat,” PechaKucha rests on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It’s a format that makes the presentations concise and keeps things moving at a rapid pace. For more information, click here.
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Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is coming to Orlando. From the Tony Award®–winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable e

Please make sure to bring your camera, as you will want to capture every superhero moment!
It’s time to be a hero! Join Catboy, Owlette,and Gekko –in an all new show, live on stage, and coming to a city near you –as they race into the night to save the day from triple trouble: Romeo, Night Ninja and Luna Girl!
The event ticket is not included in the meet & greet upgrade. Children age 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Each child, parent or guardian must

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and M

Odyssey- (noun) A Long and Adventurous Journey.
“The Odyssey of Life” performance is Odyssey Dance Company’s first annual dance recital. This performance will take you on a ride through the long and adventurous journey of life. Family, guests, and patrons will feel the emotional struggles, successes, trials, and tribulations that life throws at us individually, as a family, and as a community. The dancers will portray an array of stories, pulling on the heartstrings of the audi

A journey from Hairspray to Hamilton in a highly entertaining production
A Tribute to Broadway takes the audience on a journey from Hairspray to Hamilton in a highly entertaining production starring the National Award-Winning children’s theatre company YSMT. Young Star Musical Theatre provides excellent performing arts opportunities to children ages 6–17.
This Broadway Tribute Show features our young performers in the spotlight as they venture through iconic Broadway musicals such as

Rocktopia fuses the most iconic 20th-Century rock with the most world-renowned classical compositions. Five world-class vocalists—backed by a full symphony orchestra, an electrifying rock band and a powerhouse choir—take the very concept of music itself to electrifying new heights.
The anthems of Queen and Journey meet the odes of Beethoven. The power of Zeppelin merges with the poetry of Puccini. The greatness of The Who blends with the grandeur of Strauss. This is the one-of-a-kind

Hosted by the Double Dare legend himself, Marc Summers!
To be considered to be a contestant on Double Dare Live you must complete the Official Rules & Waiver Form. Participants must be 10 years or older to be eligible to be Contestants. Only persons 18 years or older can complete the Waiver Form; a parent or legal guardian 18 years or older must complete the Official Rules and Waiver Form for children under 18 years of age. To learn more, click here.
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Join us as we cover how a community prepares for, stays safe during and thrives after a disaster strikes. The workshop will feature information about the four phases of the emergency planning process and the National Incident Management System – a protocol used to coordinate and respond to events from the local to federal level. Additionally, participants will take part in an activity involving a mock emergency situation. For more information, click here.
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This class explains how a community can prepare for, stay safe during and recover from a natural disaster. Learn about the four phases of emergency management and the National Incident Management System, a protocol used to coordinate and respond to events from the local to federal level. To register, click here.
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UCF’s 2019 ChargeOn Tour is coming to downtown Orlando! The Knights will make their way to Wall Street Plaza for a May 9, 2019 event to meet with fans and celebrate another impressive year for UCF Athletics.
Fans will have the chance to hear from special guests at the ChargeOn Tour event including:Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White
Head Football Coach Josh Heupel
Head Basketball Coach Johnny Dawkins
Head Women’s Basketball Coach Katie Abrahamson-HendersonThere will

Join museum director Michael Perkins for the last event in this series, as he reviews the seminal events that shaped Central Florida history from the Civil War to the present. With the arrival of Disney, Central Florida became an international tourist destination. Hosting 60 million visitors each year is no easy task, and the area struggled with transportation and infrastructure woes.
Bring a lunch or let us order one for you by calling 407-836-7046 (order at least 24 hours in advance). Members

Meet us at Lake Eola on May 16, 2019 for an hour of field games.Capture the Flag
Kickball
Dad JokesDetails: 6 p.m., at Lake Eola field near the corner of Eola and Robinson, family-friendly, bring water. For more information contact Wes at wes@playgroundcity.org.
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Celebrate New Image Youth Center’s 15 year anniversary. Many young folks struggle to get to their jobs and school. In typical Playground City fashion, we’re meeting this need with play, via a bike repair workshop and a bike giveaway! (Sponsored by Celebration Bike Rental). We’ll be at 212 S. Parramore Ave. Orlando, 32805 at 6:00 p.m. along with other community partners, music, dancing, and more.
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This summer, Valencia College will open a new facility in Parramore to host its Accelerated Skills Training Programs which help you prepare for high-demand, higher wage careers in a short amount of time.
These training programs can prepare you for jobs such as:• Distribution Operations Technician• Electronic Board Assembly Technician• Industrial Maintenance Technician• Clinical Medical Assistant• Carpentry
Come learn more about the programs offered and how to enroll in t

The Spanish giants Club Atlético de Madrid will face the best in MLS in the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, set for Orlando City Stadium on Wednesday, July 31. The match will be televised domestically on FS1 and UniMás in the U.S., on TSN and TVA Sports in Canada, and in more than 170 countries around the world. For more information, click here.
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This exhibition explores the notion of identity and the perception of the self and of others through a selection of works that rely heavily on the artists’ personal experiences. Each of the artists included in the exhibition addresses identity from a different vantage point, yet there is a cohesive thread that unifies them in their interest in a common thematic inquiry. The selection encourages reflections on how we see ourselves and others by considering the intersections of race, body im

James Lecesne wrote the short film TREVOR, which won the 1995 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short and inspired the founding of The Trevor Project, the only nationwide 24-hour suicide prevention and crisis intervention Lifeline for LGBT and Questioning youth. He has created several solo shows, including Word of Mouth (Drama Desk, Outer Critic Circle Awards) and The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey (Outer Critics Circle Award). The NYTimes has ranked him among “the most talented so

The In Between Series Presents: Tape Studies. Tape Studies is an instrumental trio that explores sweeping textures, rich timbres, and lyrical melodies through the lens of post-rock and minimalism. For more information, click here.
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Meet the artists behind Indian Festivals in Florida, the photo exhibition at Downtown Arts District presented by Asian Cultural Association. Mix and mingle with the photographers behind the exhibit, ask questions, and meet members of the Asian Cultural Association Board and Staff. For more information, click here.
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The Rotary Club of Orlando presents the Great Rotary Swan Boat Race! Watch teams compete for the Golden Swan Award. Bring new or nearly new books for kids to benefit A Gift For Teaching. For more information, please visit the Rotary Club of Orlando on Facebook.
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